And there it was, his smile again. Hayato's own tenseness fades a little, and a little smile spreads across his own face. He wouldn't tell Ryuutaro any of his own worries and burdens... but he would still look to the other boy for strength in ways Ryuutaro probably wasn't aware he was giving.

Hayato leans his head on top of Ryuutaro's starts rubbing his back.

"I thought you would like it."